How To Fix /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER216 - Location &1, product &2: Costs for violating receipt bound are negative

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• Message type: E = Error

• Message class: /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER -

• Message number: 216

• Message text: Location &1, product &2: Costs for violating receipt bound are negative

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• What is the cause and solution for SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER216 - Location &1, product &2: Costs for violating receipt bound are negative ?

  The SAP error message /SAPAPO/PP_OPTIMIZER216 indicates that there is an issue with the cost calculations related to receipt bounds for a specific location and product in the SAP Advanced Planning and Optimization (APO) module. The message states that the costs for violating the receipt bounds are negative, which is not a valid scenario in the context of planning and optimization.
  Cause:
  
  Negative Costs: The primary cause of this error is that the system has calculated negative costs for violating receipt bounds. This can happen if the cost structure is incorrectly defined or if there are inconsistencies in the data related to the product or location.
  Incorrect Configuration: There may be issues with the configuration of the product, such as incorrect settings for the receipt bounds or cost parameters.
  Data Inconsistencies: There could be inconsistencies in master data, such as the product master or location master, which can lead to incorrect cost calculations.
  Planning Parameters: The planning parameters set for the optimizer might not align with the actual business rules or constraints.
  
  Solution:
  
  Review Cost Settings: Check the cost settings for the product and location in the system. Ensure that all cost elements are correctly defined and that there are no negative values set for costs.
  Check Receipt Bounds: Verify the receipt bounds defined for the product. Ensure that they are set correctly and that they make sense in the context of your planning scenario.
  Data Consistency Check: Perform a consistency check on the master data for the product and location. Look for any discrepancies or missing information that could affect cost calculations.
  Adjust Planning Parameters: Review the planning parameters used in the optimizer. Make sure they are aligned with your business rules and constraints.
  Consult Documentation: Refer to SAP documentation or notes related to the optimizer and cost calculations for further insights and potential fixes.
  Contact SAP Support: If the issue persists after checking the above points, consider reaching out to SAP support for assistance. They may provide specific notes or patches that address this issue.
  
  Related Information:
  
  Transaction Codes: You may want to use transaction codes like /SAPAPO/OPTIMIZER to access the optimizer settings or /SAPAPO/MAT1 to check product master data.
  SAP Notes: Search for relevant SAP Notes in the SAP Support Portal that may address this specific error message or provide guidance on cost calculations in APO.
  Documentation: Review the SAP APO documentation for details on receipt bounds, cost calculations, and the optimizer's configuration.
  
  By following these steps, you should be able to identify the root cause of the error and implement a solution to resolve it.